peggy whitson

Astronaut Peggy Whitson became NASA's astronaut with the most time in orbit Monday. She is seen here earlier this year, along with fellow astronauts, in the Quest airlock of the International Space Station.

Astronaut Peggy Whitson Sets NASA Record For Most Days In Space

10:05pm April 24, 2017

by Bill Chappell

When she comes back down to Earth this year, Peggy Whitson will have logged more than 650 days in space. She spoke to President Trump Monday morning.